If the explanation is confusing, remember to press the link at the bottom of the post to see the drill in animation.

Purpose: Warm Up Routine.

No of Players: Maximum of 8 Players.

Playing Area: Approx 30*5m.

Duration: 15-20 Minutes.

Outline: Quick first time Passing, with rapid changing of Positioning.

Rules: Players are divided into 2 teams of 4 which take up position in 2 single files, facing one another and some 25m apart. The first player passes the ball to the front player of the opposite line and then quickly runs in the same direction, but goes to the back of the line. The ball reciever passes the ball with his first touch, returning it immediately to the starting side and then quickly runs to the opposite side and round to the back of the line. This sequence is repeated until the time duration elapses.

Variations:

• Stipulate method of passing to be used. Changing it around, instep, out step and driving the ball.
• Erect a small goal or target between the 2 groups, each player needs to pass the ball through the targets.
• The player who passes the ball, can also act as a non-challenging defender.
• Advanced: Passing can be done with the head. Move the 2 groups closer together so they can head the ball to each other.

Drill Tips: “Accuracy before Speed.” Concentrate on accuracy first in any competition between groups.

Soccer Drills For Kids: Changing Positions- Relay

Remember to keep this Soccer Drill short and fun. Its primary purpose is to get your team warmed up. As the coach you can thrown in a point system so that when ever a player makes a bad pass or a mistake, the other team is awarded a point. Obviously the team with the most points wins.

Purpose: Dribbling practice.

No of Players: 2 Teams of 4-6

Playing Area: 40*20m with the balls placed in the middle

Duration: 20 Sprints per player.

Outline: Teams line up opposite each other. The balls are placed directly in the middle. As the name of this Soccer Drill suggests, “not enough balls”, there is 2 balls less than the total number of players. ( 6 balls for 8 players). On the word go, both teams sprint towards the balls and retrieve as many balls as they can, dribbling them back to their starting point. One point is awarded for every ball that is retrieved.

Rules: Those players who are unable to find a spare ball must try and kick away as many balls from their opponents’ feet. Balls kicked out of play are lost; balls crossing the goal line gives that team 1 point. The important thing is that the players should dribble the ball across their line. Balls just kicked over the line do not count.

Remarks: One referee for each team is preferred.

The following soccer drill is designed to give players a sense of competition. For starters they need to sprint to gain possession of the ball, then dribble the ball back to their starting position. The player who gains possession of the ball after the sprint, must then try and defend the ball against their direct opponent. For the player who doesn’t gain the ball after the sprint, he must pressure the ball and try to kick the ball out of play. This soccer drill is performed at high intensity and also helps improve the players aerobic capacity. It also allows the player with the ball to work on his dribbling technique under pressure.

To view this Soccer Drill in animation press the link below:

Soccer Drills For Kids

After watching the animated Drill, you will notice that the Red Team scored 2 points, while the blue team scored 4. Ths sequence is repeated for a total of 20 sprints. The team with the most points wins.

Purpose: Warm Up Routine.

No. Players: 2 Teams of 5-8 Players.

Playing Area: Penalty Box.

Duration: 20 Mins. Maximum.

Objective: Each player must pass the ball accurately to his team mate.

Rules: Both teams have their own ball. Points are lost if a player passes to a member of the other team, or if the ball goes out of play. After each mistake the sequence is restarted from the point where the error occured. 2 referees are needed ( the coach and his assistant) for this game to follow each of the 2 balls and to keep score of the points.

Variation/ Advanced: Once the teams get a grip of this drill - add that after a pass a player must move into space.

Remeber to adjust the size of the pitch to the players capabilities. The smaller the area, the more difficult it is to pass the ball among the team members.

The following Soccer Drill I’ve called “Passing Among Teams”. The name pretty much describes the training routine. Players are spaced out randomly near the penalty box within a confined space measured out by witches hats. Two balls are used, one ball for each team. This drill is ideal for warm ups as it is not physically demanding. It will prepare the leg muscles for training as it will create blood circulation to the major muscle groups in the legs through passing. This routine will also develop a players passing game and will also improve the players vision. A players awareness is also improved as he continually avoids losing control of the ball and possession.

If you want to watch this drill in animation press the link below.

Soccer Drills For Warm Up- Passing Among Players.

Coaches must remember that young players quickly tire of a monotonous repetition of mechanical exercises and should always be on the alert to switch from one type of activity to another. The first essential for building sound footballers is to start with boys who easily acquire correct muscular habits and quick co-ordination of brain and body. It is from their ranks that the senior players for the professional and amateur clubs will be found. Will you or your child be one of them?

Soccer Drill 1 : Crossing the Pitch with the Soccer Ball.

The following Soccer Drill is a great warm up routine.

Soccer Drill- crossing-pitch-with-ball (View Animated Drill)

No. Of Players: No Limit.

Playing Area: Section of the ground approx 30-60 metres wide.

Duration: 15-20 Minutes

Rules: The players are split into 2 teams and stand on opposite touchlines. Each player has a ball. On the word go each player dribbles to the other touchline and back.

Variations/Advanced: It’s a good idea to do some physical exercises like sit ups, cartwheels or push ups before the dribbling routine.

Objective of this Soccer Drill.

• Full use of bodily movement and in conjuction with gymnastic exercises are best suited for the acceleration of the muscular warming up process.
• This drill is intensive and continuous.
• Is primary function is to warm up.
• Allows players to develop their dribbling skills.
• Also develops close control and vision when running with the ball. Players from opposing teams must look out for each other and avoid collisions.
• First team to complete the drill recieves 1 point and then the next players in line take off and continue the drill without stopping.